Action Alerts

Every day, ALDF attorneys work to keep animal abusers off the streets and prevent them from ever harming another victim. Letters, emails, and phone calls from concerned members of the public often make the crucial difference for animals in cases of criminal animal cruelty. ALDF’s Actionline provides urgent updates on cruelty cases around the country, and what you can do to help win justice for animals.

Check back frequently for updates—or even better, sign up now to bec­ome a member of ALDF’s Anti-Cruelty Team (ACT) and receive email action alerts when cases need your attention. 

Check out the Actionline cases below…and join the Anti-Cruelty ­Team now!

Warning: These summaries may contain graphic details.

Scores of Dogs Remain on Convicted Abuser's Property
Bakersfield, California
Sentencing on July 8
School Teacher Faces Felony Animal Abuse Charges
Palm Beach County, Florida
Act by: August 20
Two Dogs Shot Multiple Times, Caught on Video
Orange County, Florida
Act by: August 27
Protect Our Horses!
Put a stop to abusive practices and support H.R. 305 and H.R. 503.
Hoarder in Million-Dollar Home Charged with Cruelty
Morris County, New Jersey
Act by: Ongoing
Brunette Facing Charges in Dog Abuse Case
Santa Cruz, California
Act by: Ongoing
Dog Dragged to Death from a Bicycle
Carter County, Oklahoma
Act by: Ongoing
21 Protected Birds Shot to Death
Collier County, Florida
Act by: Ongoing
Thanks to Investigators for Successful Cockfighting Raid
Martin County, Texas
Act by: Ongoing
Jail Time for Dog Abuser, Send Thanks to Prosecutor
Washington County, Oregon
Act by: Ongoing
No Felony Charge for Chloe's Killer
Catawba County, North Carolina
Act by: Ongoing
Jail Time for Men who Tortured and Discarded Kitten
Portland, Oregon
Act by: Ongoing
Puppy Dies While Boarding - No Charges
Putnam County, Illinois
Act by: Ongoing
Dog Poisoning Case Continues
Strasburg, Colorado
Act by: Ongoing
Doogie the Chained Dog - Sentence Handed Down
East Freedom, Pennsylvania
Act by: Ongoing
Horse Dragged from a Truck and Beaten with PVC Pipe
Pinal County, Arizona
Case Closed. Verdict: Not Guilty
Take Action!
"Baby" Dies After Being Attacked With a Power Drill
Plainville, Connecticut
Case Closed
Oppose Puerto Rico's Plan for a Massive Primate Breeding Facility
Send a letter to Puerto Rican officials today!